Uriel

Rank 486th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Uriel was 486th most popular baby name for boys and 981st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 638 babies were named Uriel in the United States. The gender distribution for "Uriel" is 97.5% male and 2.5% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,263 babies in the United States were named Uriel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Uriel is around 18 years old.

The name "Uriel" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Uriel is Uri.

Uriel Meaning & Origin

Uriel is a Hebrew name that means "God is my light", often evoking connotations of guidance, wisdom and illumination.

The name Uriel is described as spiritual, enlightened and courageous.

Pronunciation

Uriel is pronounced yuh-ree-ul in English. The name Uriel has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Uriel

  • In Christianity, Uriel is traditionally considered one of the seven archangels, often associated with wisdom, light, and fiery power.

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